Wayne Rooney is ‘not plastic’ – Coleen goes on Twitter rant amid criticism of the Manchester United and England captain

Coleen Rooney has warned that the levels of criticism being levelled at her husband Wayne are affecting her family and hurting the England captain’s feelings.
The Manchester United skipper has been woeful this season, prompting his relegation to the bench at Old Trafford for the past three Premier League games.
After yet another dismal display – this time for England on Saturday against Malta – it is being widely reported that Rooney will be dropped to the bench for the national team as well.
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